Bidspirit auction | Federal Inlaid Mahogany Tall Case

Federal Inlaid Mahogany Tall Case Clock - Simon Willard Federal Inlaid Mahogany Tall Case Clock Massachusetts, 1800-1820. Dial signed, Simon Willard, Roxbury, also sign on backplate. Restorations and replacements. This clock bears many similarities to a clock in the White House which was presented by the White House Historical Association in 1972. Provenance: Roland NY, 7/29/23, lot 422 92 x 20 x 10 in. (233.7 x 50.8 x 25.4 cm.) Condition: Works associated. Feet replaced. Shell inlays later. Waist door warped and cut with splines too. Fret work replaced. Cheeks extended. Saddleboard new. Dial refreshed. The clock presents nicely but is just a fragment that has been restored. Thank you for your interest in our upcoming sale. Please be aware that all property is sold ‘as is’ and should be viewed in person or by a professional before the sale to fully assess the condition. This condition report has been prepared as a courtesy by Nye & Company specialists and should not be viewed as a substitute for physical examination by you and or your professional advisor. Nye & Company specialists are not trained restorers/conservators, and the report is not as detailed as a comprehensive report that would be created by a professional advisor. We will do our best to make reliable observations on the work, which we hope will be helpful to you, we strongly recommend you enlist the help of a professional advisor to prepare a more complete report. While we try to photograph items as accurately as possible, please note that digital photography and images, especially when viewed through computer screens, may present colors that differ slightly from the colors of the object when viewed in person. We also wish to respectfully remind you that the Nye & Company warranties pertaining to the property are limited and set forth in our Conditions of Sale and do not extend to condition.